Fabulous safari at KAPAMA KARULA lodge (South Africa): a review

[@bernadettekaranja6874]

I can’t believe there would be people who criticize your videos! You are bar-none the best in this business! Thank you!!!

[@elisabethsteel3382]

Sorry for all of you critics, I personally love beautiful music with the video, it enhances the experience, love the video.

[@mariancounsellor]

I agree, it’s nice

[@ulla7589]

Wonderful place, wonderful design, wonderful film, wonderful music. Everything is perfect.

[@zerocurry]

Blown away by this lodge. It's a more luxurious lodge than the previous safari lodge you had which was more raw and gives a more immersive safari experience. Great video bud!

[@mariancounsellor]

Absolutely stunning! I’m visiting Kenya next year but this place is definitely a contender if I travel to South Africa one day. Anything is possible if you work hard and want it badly enough! A Safari is my dream holiday 💕

[@ifonlyunu994]

If I could like this video 1000 times. One of my favorite videos. Thank you LTE.

[@jacobleach6052]

This looks the nicest safari lodge that you have showcased on KZbin so far! The minimalist design reminds me slightly of AMANZOE which creates the most wonderful peaceful atmosphere! The spa is my favourite part.

[@6falconsue]

Sometimes the more modern accommodations you visit leave me a bit cold, but this one got it right! It helps to have such a beautiful natural setting. So happy to see another safari video as a trip to Africa is #1 on my bucket list. Maybe if I put off some home improvement projects, I can afford a few nights at the Kapama Karula. #2 on bucket list is North Island in the Seychelles (not that far from Africa) so that might mean ditching the bathroom remodel and keeping the pink and black tile decor from the '50's (which I secretly love and you would hate-lol). Many thanks for another temptation!

[@bradw3800]

South Africa - a truly amazing country. An even more amazing video. I thoroughly enjoy your style of film. Thanks for sharing!!

[@annivali4356]

Very nice. 😊 I think I'd definitely prefer Royal Malawane as an experience (for its opulent and somewhat historical luxury), but totally get what you mean when you say you got ideas for decorating your new home. 😊 I also want to add that your music choices are well appreciated by many. There are always those who have something negative to say.

[@DidiMuseri]

I've gotta say that this KAPAMA lODGE is Much More Luxurious than Royal Maleware, the Decor is Modern, Clean and Elegant in comparison to the other lodge. The master Bathroom is Amazing! this Lodge is absolutely stunning, why is this not number #1 lol :-)

[@-Galavanta-]

My wife and I stayed at Karula lodge last year and I agree with everything LTE is saying, absolutely beautiful, one thing was not shown was that every time you return to your room, after breakfast, lunch, dinner game drive or anything like that your room has magically been cleaned and tidied again :-) On the downside the game viewing was not great for us.

[@yogeshkarande617]

What a fantastic place. Wow I must visit once in my life. 👍🙏👌 From Mumbai India 💐💐💐

[@gigiong2761]

We visited Kapama/Karula Lodge for 4 days in November 2016 - you took me right back! An amazing, relaxing beautiful adventure - we included Hot Air Ballooning and the only big 5 animal we missed was the Leopard. Thank you for the memories!

[@graceserenachristie2914]

I promise that I told myself...wow look at the designs of the buildings. For my next house design for sure. Then I read you thought it was to your taste also. Yes I think it looks cool natural Japanese. But in a more hot weather version. Perfect. I love all your videos!! Thanks

[@explorare3720]

Amazing. The music helps to create the scenario in front of my eyes.❤️❤️

[@DicksonDee]

What a beautiful location and the design is on point. Absolutely enjoy your style of filming, love your work.

[@MICHAELT1972]

What a beautiful experience you had, what a beautiful place! I can't wait to visit it. Thank you for this video!

[@omarijoseph3189]

looks so homey and comfortable..beautiful surroundings..i like that tub...awesome..totally appreciate you sharing this.

[@graceserenachristie2914]

Yes I keep coming back to this video. I am an Aman fan, but this one is part of my design for a house also.

[@angelicavillagran9839]

Increíble!!!! Sorprendente. Compartir estas experiencias gracias. Todas las esquinas del mundo están en movimiento. Que increíble canal.!!!! Saludos 🙋🏻‍♀️😯

[@graceserenachristie2914]

I thought Japanese, adobe south west US, and Island minimalist. But African Swedish is cool. Just love it. Cool baby Deer.

[@graceandmarvellouswonders6249]

Hello to you the luxury travel expert! I have traveled extensively on your channel and I just want to say a big thank you and that you deserve all the goodness coming your way! I love how you do the filming of your vlogs makes me feel as if I'm actually there. I appreciate you showing us how you travel but I would love a course respectively in earning money the way you do for these trips are not cheap by any stretch of the imagination. Thanks for letting us in!

[@luxurytravelexpert]

Thank you for your kind comment. Glad you like my channel.

[@garyjsimm]

one of your best videos yet!

[@luxurytravelexpert]

I don't think it's my best, but thank you for the kind comment anyway :-)

[@babin214]

Great Content. Just Love ur videos. Thank You 🇮🇳

[@tseamus8288]

Thank you for sharing with us. Love all your videos! :):)

[@Confusedbluebear]

Alright now!! This was awesome 👏😍🙋🏾‍♀️

[@Eric-kf6dy]

I always look for the red suitcase in all your videos ... this property was truly amazing.

[@6falconsue]

I thought I was the only one who looked for the little red suitcase-lol. I give this video 5 out of 5 red suitcases!

[@Eric-kf6dy]

I want to volunteer as official suitcase porter - just to come along on some of these fantastic trips.

[@luxurytravelexpert]

Maybe I should do a red suitcase giveaway :)

[@6falconsue]

Well, Dr. LTE, don't give away YOUR red suitcase or we won't believe it's you making these videos! As much as I would love a chance to have my own red suitcase, it would sit forlornly in my closet along with my 4 suitcases, 2 carry-ons and backpack for 49 or 50 weeks out of the year :-(

[@pixiestyx1766]

And finally.... the smiling face of Isbell ( I hope I spelled it correctly) . Lovely video.

[@kimberlysawyer3589]

What wonderful visual escape from reality!

[@lb42]

It took my breath away. Great experience 👍👍🤗

[@donnadwarika6370]

Thank you for this very amazing n beautiful video

[@graceserenachristie2914]

Perfect tour of Wild Animals also.

[@shelleyharris2850]

Most enlightening. Beautiful🌍😎🕵🙏🙌✌💛

[@arrrvba]

I'm going to Karula on Sunday, staying for three nights. I was wondering if you can remember how far apart the superior suites were to one another? I'm worried I might have a direct neighbour.

[@travelingvacationguru]

Finally got 1080P on your videos! Nice!

[@tony8074]

I love the comfortable modern style of this place.

[@wewe745]

thanks for the beautiful nature view. much love

[@princemothiba799]

jst fell in love with this place

[@isabelsanchez822]

love the beginning song with the african songs so beautiful, wish to know the singers of the song

[@rhodesia1578]

Have you visited many or any of the private lodgers around Zimbabwe at all ? There are many fantastic ones . Those are worth visiting and viewing in your platform. This lodge is extremely posh I agree but it’s lacking the feeling of a place you find in the African bush and more like a 5 star hotel . For those who want this kind of feel then that’s great , personally it’s a bit too commercial for me , Thanks for these 🙏🏻

[@kurjan1]

I am a new subscriber. Wonderful video, thank you...

[@gracegrace3288]

Okay Zambia has alot to learn wow South Africa

[@teyisemazibuko9229]

26:04 I really wanted to know why he was doing that like the guide asked

[@athollhay3207]

The wildebeest has scent glands beneath it's eyes. The male marks his territory by rubbing his nose against branches.

[@the1udare205]

@theluxuryexpert Amazing video, I normally don’t comment on videos. Wow this has to be the best one I’ve seen so far. Btw what do you use to shoot your video

[@ajaniwilliams6257]

Simply spectacular

[@tjittekamminga5170]

amazing!

[@d.l.l.6578]

Do you travel with your family? Or a group?

[@philipwu1106]

Beautiful lodge and video! I, too, love the contemporary, natural style...so unfussy! One question: In spite of the fact that the food is gorgeous, how do guests manage to eat so much?

[@techgod3670]

Sir can u plz say us how u earn big money and at the same time travel so much. Even I want to have a lifestyle like u. What do u even do sir?? I am literally watching all ur playlists and am impressed to the core

[@SandraNelson063]

This feels like a comfortable family home, in the midst of an overgrown garden. Although there is just a little too much open concept in the bathroom area for my liking.😁 The gremlin in my head was watching and said " I guess the snow doesn't get three feet deep there!" The drivers and trackers would have their hands full with me, as I would so very much want to get chatty and friendly with the elephants. Or try a bit of water buffalo tickling. 😁

[@JK-td7ky]

Looks beautiful but cheap extremely cheap at the moment. Almost suspiciously cheap. Wondering is 600$ per room too little. Because it seems like a 1000-1200pp$ a night place. Just wanting to know thanks

[@boswilli134]

Where can I download the music??

[@wackogeckoatc9060]

awesome lodge its got the wow factor :)

[@clairespoulsen1]

Thank you for showing me what I am missing, lol. I will find you on the web!

[@allanmoore4840]

A great review!

[@Ali-RF110]

Hello, what is the price of these suites or where can I find out? Thanks

[@fbagbey]

Fun to watch this. Have you since stayed at safari lodges you deemed better? Thanks

[@luxurytravelexpert]

Yes, a lot of them 😉

[@fbagbey]

@@luxurytravelexpert Name names!

[@luxurytravelexpert]

Francis Bagbey Royal Malewane, Chizombo, Lion Sands, Singita

[@fbagbey]

@@luxurytravelexpert Thank you! Will add to my invaluable TLTE folders! You are the best luxe travel blogger out there and deserve the glowing comments you get.

[@luxurytravelexpert]

Francis Bagbey wow thank you ☺️

[@RLaraMoore]

so beautiful! if you like this you might enjoy watching Safari Live a live South African safari bush drive in real time live 2x a day.

[@emilymowbray6759]

Excellent video as always. I especially love all the shots of the FOOD!! What is the first song at the beginning of the video if you don't mind me asking?

[@simonlezenk9432]

my man that s some great ass trip . do you pay everything by your own ?

[@rosepelzel4244]

A very beautiful leopard....😎💗💖❤️

[@nataliareeve5095]

beautiful place!

[@sharazsaleem5453]

sir i have a questiom???? is there any place that u have beem misssed..... and i dont think u misssed u travel a lot almost all over the world maybe

[@n0peable]

25:30 is the picture for motivation to run faster?

[@Jionkan]

Pragtig!

[@theunsboshoff9223]

What is the name of the song in the beginning?

[@denallen2006]

Hoor in daar vlaams op de achtergrond tijdens het ontbijt ? :-) do i hear some flemish in the background of the breakfast clip ?Nice videos and keep up the good work :-D

[@luxurytravelexpert]

Inderdaad. Dankjewel!

[@brentbenton5790]

Anyone notice the buffet serving spoons seem to be Carrol Boyes

[@sureshverma373]

i love to watch african safari

[@fbagbey]

Nice video. how does this lodge compare with royal maleware? thanks

[@luxurytravelexpert]

IMHO, it differs in two aspects: 1. The design: Kapama Karula offers a mimimalist ultrastylish design, while Royal Malewane features an oppulent, colonial decor. 2. The safari experience itself: both reserves are neighbours, but wildlife viewing is superior at Royal Malewane

[@-Galavanta-]

Also about $1200 per person per night at Karula vs $2700 at Royal Malewane.

[@fbagbey]

Thanks

[@patriciaharvey5722]

How many days did you spend here and what amount of time would you suggest?

[@luxurytravelexpert]

I stayed two nights, but that was too short. I would suggest 3 nights.

[@MOODSTORELAXATIONSOUNDSTOHEAL]

LOVE IT KEEP IT UP

[@Retireonmybudgetcommunity]

Good information

[@ultranviol]

Akuna matata 👍😍

[@evakanyagia7088]

I can't even breathe...wooow

[@laki74]

A beautiful Lodge. Though I still prefer the Royal Malewane Lodge that you did a while back. That place had more of a British Colonial style decor, which I prefer over the clean, modern minimalism.

[@mikemakas2948]

the open cars are not dangerous for passengers? form lion or rhino attack...

[@luxurytravelexpert]

As long as you remain seated, there's no danger as the animals see you as a part of the car

[@Kaydashsupe]

Amazing

[@shelleyharris2850]

Great space.

[@b-a4798]

Beautiful !!! What happens if it rains ?? All the beautiful open areas ? Any a/c ??

[@hatingtrolls3832]

have you ever been to Tanzania?

[@luxurytravelexpert]

Yes, long before I started this blog. Did a safari in the Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater, climbed Kilimanjaro, and relaxed on the beaches of Zanzibar. I want to return soon!

[@hatingtrolls3832]

the Luxury Travel Expert i am ging there this September and doing the exact same Trip you were doing

[@zams1557]

i simply love your way of presentation

[@MrRickywallace]

We're watching a special on this reserve.

[@icecreamscoop6968]

I went there once too!

[@anupanthony8445]

Please give us a price for a room per night . It will be very helpful to so many travelers.

[@jateenjain]

Starting price is 500usd per night

[@ZurriyetBlogs]

perfectttt

[@sofj99]

No me quiere adoptar? 😢

[@085051]

I wonder if anything happen to the guest due to the wildlife attack, does the resort will cover for your hospital bill? I think some insurance don’t cover such things...

[@IsoscelesKramer]

I guess the buffalo didn't mind those birds landing on him?

[@narii87]

OMG ZAZU!!! got me again -_-

[@nadinenana5786]

Wawwwwww top

[@pavanm123]

Don't add music..

[@zams1557]

you r awsomeee

[@evamaria_x]

I stayed here for one night and checked out, yes the lodge was beautiful but the food was horrific and there was no nets over the bed. So I had a million bugs to sleep with, would not recommend!!!

[@dzunglu7184]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@princeenglish9430]

Are there no television sets in the lodge

[@luxurytravelexpert]

Good question. Not sure about that. We did not see any tv. Maybe they were hidden somewhere in the furniture, but we did not watch tv during our stay. We preferred the real African bush experience.

[@mikemakas2948]

i like no see tv or laptops because i would like to have {break} form them and see-hear pictures and sounds from nature.....

[@AHeadlessChicken2008]

Open vehicle stopped next to lions? I would be scared shitless

[@Richard.Charles.S]

I agree with you the decor is beautiful. I dont like so much openness in the main bedroom and bathroom. I think Royal Malewane suite you stayed in is far superior.

[@Richard.Charles.S]

More Ibiza than Game Lodge but I can understand using the interiors elsewhere

[@vickyb5935]

I would want to stay in a lodge that was more traditional